Quarter window Louvers - Cleaning nightmare?
Just put my hose on jet and blast water in there aha. Water spots don't accumulate because there inst any sun drying them. Im washing the car tomorrow morning and will take a photo from the inside after to show you.
the sun does not cause water spots..its hard water drying and the TDS in the water that causes water spots..if you poured purified water on the car in direct sunlight with 0 TDS it will cause zero water spots.
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Don't put them on if you're that concerned. Besides, you probably spend too much time scrubing your rear axle and other things nobody ever sees.
Honestly, on some of the louvers, you can get a cloth in far enough to wipe the window down enough that nobody will see any spots on the window. And unless you're in the back seat with a magnifying glass, you (or at least most people) won't notice it.
Honestly, on some of the louvers, you can get a cloth in far enough to wipe the window down enough that nobody will see any spots on the window. And unless you're in the back seat with a magnifying glass, you (or at least most people) won't notice it.
But thanks for that info, learn something new everyday.
Also has to do if its a real hot day in direct sunlight and your paint maybe very hot..if you hit that with really cold water from your hose..and can cause tiny cracks in the paint from the extreme temp difference.
Also, aside from the extreme temperature differences, washing in the sun will dry the car much fast than in the shade. If in the shade, you will have time to take a microfiber towel and dry off the car to ensure no water spots appear.
I have the CDC louvers. They were not hard to install (just be sure to put them on the right sides!) I haven't noticed them being dirty, and I keep my car very clean most of the time. They are easy to take off with a little goo gone if you end up not liking them.
I really think they make the car look better, if you want them that bad get them. If you don't like them you can always sell them.
I really think they make the car look better, if you want them that bad get them. If you don't like them you can always sell them.
mine are the ford factory type installed at the dealer when i bought the car. they use velco with 3M tape. this allows them to pop right off so i can clean my windows. of course, that also means that any tom, dick or harry can appropriate them for his own collection if he wants to. the way i figure, if that's all i have to worry about i'm ahead of the game.


